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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-09
JUDGE USHER ON The STAND.
He Tells a Story Of Lincoln and Denie.
knowledge of Anything Crooked

knowledge of Anything Crooked
KANSAS CRY. No, July 9-The venera-
bic Judge Usher, Of Lawrence, who up TO a
short time ago acted as general attorney for
the Union Pacific railroad, appeared before
the Pacific railway commission Friday and
detailed at length the early history Of the
company When the advantages Of Omaha
as terminal point were first presented to
Presiden: Lincoln he remarked: why, I've
got a quarter section of land near there, and
if locate the terminus at that point people
will say ! am personally interested in the
matter The fear OF this, however, did not
prevent President Lincoln from deciding
finally in favor of Omaha
The Judge was asked if s5,091, 100 of stock
had been issued to Gen. Stone ons Of the
original promoters of the organization He
explained that Stone had merely subscribed
for S. coo. go on the company's books, and
received certificates which stated that j. G..
Stone has subscribed so many shares of stock.
The Judge added that he did not consider
these certificates of stock; they were after
ward treated as spurious by the company He
denied that he received from Stone OF Ben
nett certificate for $3.50 90 or promise of
that sum; also, that certificates had been dis
,Tibutsd among congressman
The witness was questioned regarding va
rious extraordinary amounts which appear
On the books Of the company as charged 10
the legal account. These are specimen voueh-
ers read by Governor Pattison: Z W Den
mis-, Washington, October, 1870, 1858, 100;
cigars and liquors for legislators S5O4. $50, z.
c. Ingersoll, legal services in Washington in
assisting TO get pro rata bill passed IN ls74,
$500 Judge Usher said that there were
quite number of those interested in Union
Pacific affairs stationed at Washington in
those days and that they were very hungry
and thirsty Anderson, one of the number,
would buy good deal Of whisky. Laugh
teri Concerning the Ingersoll bill, the Judge
knew nothing. Numerous other vouchers
were read and explained 10 the best of the
judges ability. His explanations were fire.
quently amusing and the commissioners were
kept in decidedly happy frame Of mind
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-09

CHICAGO, July 9-Judge Jameson who
presides at the "boodlers' trial, has excused
three Of the jurors who had been accepted by
both sides The discussion of the matter &c
cupied two days and the reason for the
judges action is that the three men, Ostran
der, Tate and Parks. were more or less &C
quainted with some Of the defendants and
connected with them in Masonry or through
mutual friends. 1t was not proven thai
these was any crooked ess in the hailifis Sc
es.tion of the men.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-09
The Presidents Next Trim.

UTICA, n Y, July 9-Word has been
received here from the president that in
Difference to the wishes OF large number Of
the citizens of Utica he and Mrs Cleveland
viii stop in this city on Wednesday evening,
July IL, after his return from the Clinton
centennial celebration, and will give recep-
tion to the citizens at the Butterfield house
from to il p m The president will dine with
ex Senator Francis Herman at 6 p. m, He
viii leave Washington for New York on
Monday After his stay in Utica he will &c
with Mrs Cleveland to Forestport to visit
his brother, the Rev William Cleveland On
Tuesday he Will be at Holland Patent with
his sister, Miss Rose Elizabeth Cleveland He
will spend some days at Forestport
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-09

CHICAGO, July 9-Mme. de Benkalear
and DR.. Brit were each finsd 500 and SEN
fenced to thirty days in the county jail by
Judge Tuthiil Friday for destroy ing the birth
mark on the person of Baby Andrews. con-
corning the possession of whom struggle has
been in progress in the courts for several
DAYS Contempt Of court was the offenSe for
which this punishment was administered. II
consisted in tampeFing with evidence. and the
evidence was the birthmark. by means of
which the child was identified Nine de
Benkalear acknowledged having ordered the
birthmark cut away from the chilt ami DR.
Birt admitted having performed the opera
TInu
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-09

WASHINGTON CIT, July 9-The Amer
lean Telephone company have called in all the
sstock sold by them, and have refunded the
money 10 the subscribers They are now
waiting for the confirmation of their conces-
sion, which Is expected here on the 10Th inst
and as soon as received, of which, they say,
there Is no doubt, they will begin operations
on new basis issue their prospectus and
place their stock on the market Congress
man Butterworth will sever his connection
president of the company as soon as the
preliminary arrangements are effected and
the concern is placed on its feet again The
old board of directors will remain.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-09

CHICAGO, July 9.-The conference of the
arbitration committees of the Bricklayers'
and NJ aster Masons' associations which has
been in progress for several days. was finished
Friday night. Judge Tuley as umpire drew
up report which was signed by both com
mites. The report declares the lockout at
an end, places the working day at eight
hours, abolishes the walking delegate, who
will hereafter be known as collector, but will
have no arbitrary power; appoints arbtra-
ton committees to settle future troubles. and
makes sundry other changes. The report, it
is expected, will be ratified hy the Bricklay
ers and the Masons' associations aud when
that is done the labor difficulties of the past
two months will be at an end
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-09

NV YORK, July AT the Brooklyn
city hall Friday the Grand Army of the Re
puhlic Memorial rooms were the scene of ex-
tended discussion of President Cleveland let
ter recalling his acceptance of the St Louis
invitation Some comrades of the Grand
Army of the Republic said it was too bad
anything had been said to offend Mr.. Cleve-
land Others thought the presidents letter
vas not couched in friendly terms. and would
not tend TO mend matters A few thought
the department commander ought to rebuke
the comrades who had sighted the president.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-09


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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-09
VERY GRAVE CHARGES
Made Against Ex-Co1ector Beccher-Nur-
der Hinted at

Made Against Ex-Conector Beccher-Nur-
der Hinted at
SAN FRANCISCO. July 9-The Chronicle
prints the papers upon which the late Deputy
United States Collector Blake, of Port Town
send, ". T, based his accusations .of irregu-
Earliest on the part of H F Beacher. form
srly collector and now treasury agent at
port. The documents purport to show that
that one RouSe. who was entitled to SIC, 90
As an informer, having brought about an
opium seizure was cheated out Of the money
and that dummy informer named All Coy,
a Chinaman. was substituted. and gave a re-
eeipt for - 90, though he received only S133
They also contain charges that the collec-
tor overcharged the government for certain
supplies Blake. who was removed by
Beecher started for Washington to file the
charges. but was taken SICK aud died at Chi
rago. Rouse writes To The Chronicle that he
believes # man named Bill Minty- one OF the
collector friends, met Blake in Chicago, and
that foul play eusued, resulting in Blake's
heath
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-09

PTTsBrRG, Pa, July 9-The miners and
laborers convention held at Everson Friday
recommended that the striking coke workers
return to work on condition that there be nc
blacklisting, the Pinkerton men be withdrawn
and the question of wages left for future con,
sideration The local assemblies will approve
their action, and committee viii be sent &c
this city to confer with the operators. The
executive board of the knights of Labor will
move in this matter at once, and the indica-
tons are that the knights will fellow the
lead OF the association
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-09

TOPEKA Kan, July IA long quarrel
between W J. Carman and Roswell B
Woodruff over the ownership of few acres
Of land has ended in the murder of Carman.
Carman came TO the disputed lot to do some
work and was met by Woodruff and his son
each armed with double barreIed shot gun,
who ordered him to leave He refused and
the elder Woodruff fired upon him. missing
him A and-to-hand struggle then ensued
between the two men, during which young
Woodruff rushed up and discharged both
barrels Of his weapon INTO Garments body,
killing him almost Instantly The Woodruffs
occur
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-09
A Notable Murder Trial Ended.

RED OAK, Iowa, July 9.-Friday morning
brought to a conclusion the most celebrated
criminal case that has been before the courts
of Iowa during the last five years. On the
evening of Sept "A, 1888, DIS. A B McKme
and Z. d. Gross, two prominent physicians,
met on First avenue, Council Bluffs, and an
alteration ensue1 in which DR. McKune was
killed by DR. Gross. Gross was convicted in
bis first trial and his execution was near at
hand when the supreme court granted him
a new trial, and he was released on bail He
put in plea of selfdeferse The case was
pefSistently prosecuted
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-09

ST. Louis, Mo. July 9-P W Fountle-
roy, one of the attorneys Of Hugh NJ Brooks,
alias Maxwell. now under sentence to be
hanged Aug - for killing Arthur c. Preller,
stated Friday that lie would make no further
effort to save his client He said he had con
cluted not to attempt to carry the case TO the
United States supreme court, because be did
not think, he could convince the judges of
that court that there was constitutional
IoInt involved
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-09

NEW YORK., July 9-The jury in the case
Of Mrs Horn, keeIer of a servants employ
ment agency. have found the woman guilty
of acting as agent for houses Of i'll fame, i'll
procuring grls Tor them. There was recon-
mendation to mercy. Sentence was deferred
The extreme penalty for the offense is five
years Imprisonment and s., 900 fine. The
womans exposure was brought about 10y q
young theological student who had acted rs
clerk in the agency and thus learned the ma
ture OF Mrs. Horns business
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-09

ST LOUIS, July 9.-The citizens at their
mass meeting held Friday determined to
make another effort to obtain the presence of
the national executive and his wife in this
city during the fair. A large meeting of
prominent citizens was held at the Merchants
exchange and after the matter had been
briefly discussed resolution inviting the
president and Mrs Cleveland to this city for
the week commencing October was unani-
mously adopted, and hearty welcome guar
anteed if the invitation is accepted A COM
mittee Of fifty, with Mayor Francis at its
head, was created to convey the resolution to
Washington city
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-09

BERLIN. July 9.-Professor Nirchow's re-
port published Friday, says the last part of
the growth cut from the throat of the crown
prince proves more clearly than the pieces
previously excised that they are pieces of a
hard compound wart issuing from a moder
stely irritated and compressed surface. The
basis of the growth, the report saws, gives not
the slightest ground for belief in the existence
Of new formation or an invading tissue
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-09

NEW YORK, July 9-The chemist who
analyze a portion of the ice-cTeam obtained
from ConfectiOner Interman, nearly 100 Of
whose customers were poisoned by ice-cream
they bought at his place on the Fourth of
July, reports that there Is no trace of mineral
poison in il 1t is now believed that the re
port Of Microscopic Lafetra that the cream
contained a green fungus, due to the quality
Of the milk, offers the correct explanation of
the cause of the illness it caused Nearly all
those who were III have recovered, and those
who still experience any illness are getting
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-09

WASHINGTON CITY, July 9.-William
Whitman, president of the National Wool
Manufacturers association, made an elaborate
argument before Assistant Secretary May
nard Friday in favor of assessing duty upon
worsted fabrics and wool tops as uanuiact-
ures of wool Judge Maynard PROMISED 10
CONSIDER the arguments presented
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-09
win Do the Lofty Contempt Act.

ST. PETERSBURG, July 9-It is semi
officially stated that the government attaches
no serious import to the decisions of the Bull
garian sobrahie and will not modify its at
titude on the Bulgarian question in conse-
quence
TIRNovA, July 9.-Prince Ferdinand has
thanked the sobranje for the honor conferred
on him, and says he is ready to assume his
duties as soon as the powers have confirmed
the selection. nH6z<z
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-09

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, July 9-Itis known
that W. T. Coleman q Co have cor
nered the salmon market, having purchased
recently 80. 90 cases Il is also stated that
]. K Ormsby, the Chicago salmon operator
Is In the Columbia river trying TO get a sufii-
cient quantity of fish to I'LL contracts with
his eastern purchasers. His purchase CON
tracts all contained the If packed clause.
while his sale contracts were all made on a
positive basis He has thus far bsen unable
TO secure enough salmon to fill his obligations,
and the prospects are now very small of his
being able to do 50, considering the failure
of the salmon run in the Columbia river and
the corner secured by Coleman & Co.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-09

PARIS, July 9-The governments mohiIi-
cation scheme has met the opposition of the
superior railway commission, which opposes
the measure on the ground that the railway
transport system Is detective and entirely in
adequate TO the requirements Of tine bili. The
measure will probably lie postponed IN conse-
quenee. The extreme left have decided to
raise III the chamber of deputies the entire
question of the governments policy. Ruuvier
has accepted the challenge, and the matter
will be debated on Monday
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-09

CHICAGO, July a-Friday's scores in tn,
league base ball games were as follows: Al
Washington Washington l, indianapolis 10
at Philadelphia ), Chicago 5;
at Boston-Boston 2, Pittsburg 4; at New
York New York 6, Detroit s.
American association: At St Louis-St
Louis 2 Baltimore 4. at Cleveland-Cleve
land 3, Athletic S Cincinnati and Louisville
no game-rain.
Northwestern league: At St Paul st
Paul 10, Minneapolis 4
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-09

LONDON, July 9-The parliamentary
election at North Paddington, which took
place Friday, resulted in the return of Arid,
Conservative, by vote of 2, 230 against ], sl2
cast for Routledge, the Gladstonian candi-
date. The total vote cast was 343 more than
at the last election, when the Conservative
majority was GIL
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-09

BURLINGTON, Iowa, July 9-In the dis
trict court here Friday Attorney General
Baker filed an application praying for the ap
pointment of areceiver to wind up the affair
of the Commercial bank, of this city. and the
hearing of the case was set for Tuesday next.
The claim is that one of the stockholders, X
T. Root, has borrowed sums in excess Of the
entire 4apital stock which is 5000
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-09

INDIANAPOLIS, July 9-The compositors
on the two morning paper The Sentinel and
journal, quit work at midnight Friday, and
there were no papers issued Saturday morn
ing. The proprietors of The Sentinel and
Journal resolved TO take the two offices out of
the typographical union The members OF
the latter heard of it Friday night, and also
received dispatches from St Louis that a
force of printers would be here Saturday
They then quit their cases in both offices.
About seventy FIVE men went out, and
trouble Is expected as soon as the new forces
arrlXe
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-09

CHICAGO, July 9-Seven races were won
at Washington park course Friday as fol-
lows: Jack Cocks, Il mile, 1:03; Lucy John
son, mile, 1928 Emma johnson, * mile
l:29A; Woodcraft, 1-16 miles, 1:50; Grey
Cloud, lie miles, 1:49; Ban Nail, 3. mile,
1:15A; SpaIdIng, z. mile, Ills
NEW YORK, July 9.-The prize-winners at
Brighton Beach Friday were: Racquet, %
mile, Ills; Annie Martin, Y mile 1909
Black Jack, Is mile, 1909; Battledore, q
mile, l;i6a4; Top Sawyer, II miles, 2:1215
Susie Forbes, 4 miles, I:5s14.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-09

BROOKLYN, July while at work at his
trade, carpenter William Kelly one day last
week stepped on nail, and few days later
symptoms Of loekjaw set In. He was sent to
a hospital From the time of his admittance
the doctors entertained very little hope of
his recovery During the night he slept
under the Influence of powerful opiates In
his waking moments, when not i'll commissions.
he was able to take food He endured the
most terrible agony, and grew rapidly worse,
diving Friday morning from exhaustion
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-09
The shrinka &c in Copper Did the Busine

NEWARK, y. J., July 9-The Fidelity
Title and Deposit company has been appoint
ed receiver for the Oxford Copper and Sui
phur company. The capital of the latter
company is 81 ,000, 900 consisting of mines il
Canada, and factories, real estate and per
sonal property IN the value of about 800, 900
The business of the company will be wound
up as soon as possible The assets are about
$1,000, O0J The failure is supposed to have
been caused by the purchase of large quaint
ties of copper at prices which, on account Of
the demands of certain creditors, the com
pany was compelled TO sell at a great sacri-
flee, in consequence Of the recent shrinkage
in conner
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-09

A Demonstration in Honor of Boulanger
PARIS, July 9.-0n the occasion of Gen.
Boulanger's departure Friday for Clermoni
Ferrand, where he will assume command OF
his corps, an immense crowd assembled. at the
railroad station for the purpose of making q
demonstration in his honor The crowd was
composed mostly of young men and boys, and
was very noisy. Cheer after cheer went W
as the general made his appearance, and
shouts of 'Vive BoulangerF were heard OF
all sides. The police were compelled to inter
fere to prevent the enthusiasm of the crowd
from leading it to riotous acts, and several
persons were arrested for violent resistance.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-09

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y, July 9-The
great summer opening of the Methodist con
ference at the pretty grove village of Round
Lake, takes place on Tuesday next The
opening day will be distinguished by ad
dresses by United Stotes Senator Evarts
Gen D. l. Cesnola, director of the Metropol
itan Museum of Art, New York; Rev Dr.
Newman, of Washington, and others
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-09

HALIFAX, n S, July 9-In commemora-
ton of the jubilee year a royal proclamation
has been made public extending pardon 10 all
deserters from her maiestys land forces who
shall report by letter TO the proper authori
ties Those failing to do this shall be amena.
ble to all the pains and penalties Of the Law
atuIlits,lJIt. TO their cases
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-09

LONDON, July 9-The crown princess OF
Germany presented the prizes to the pupils Of
the royal normal college aud musical acad
envy for the blind at Norwood Friday. The
crown prince and United States Minister
Phelps were present The latter delivered an
address, in which he eulogized the system Of
the institution which, he said, qualified the
pupils to earn their living as well as educat
inc them
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-09

NEW Turk, July e-Pat Sheedy say,
Sullivan's arm is stronger than over. but thu
champion will make no match until the ten
derness caused by the original bad setting of
the bone is entirely gone. The Sullivan com
bination starts in week or 50 for trip
through Nova Scotia, and goes to England in
September. Sheedy is bringing out new
pugilist, John Fay, of Rockville, Conn, who
he thinks is going to be star.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-09

NEW York, July s-There viii be a very
vigorous kick against the new constitution Of
the Knights of Labor, which goes into effect
on Monday. At least 300 local assemblies in
this neighborliood will refuse to be guided by
its provisions. District assembly -, which
voted against it, will run the risk of suspen-
sion rather than work under i.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-09

OTTAWA, July e.-Deputy Minister OF
Fisheries Tilton SAYS that all officers of Cana
dian cruisers have been made customs officers,
80 that if any American boat enters harbor
at night for shelter. and a cruiser is there,
she can make entry with the captain and
get off to the fishing grounds i'll the morning
without DELAY
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-09

DENVER, Col, July president Platt OF
the Florence, Col, oil works, says Colorado
has now twenty oil wells producing 100 bar
rels daily enough to supply this section Of the
west and shutting out eastern compettian.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-09
DVsneuall

Makes the lives of many people misera-
Bile, and often leads to self destruction
We know of no remedy for dyspeps
more successful than Hoods Sarsaparilla
1t acts gently, vet surely and efficiently
tones the stomach ard other organs, re.
moves the faint feeling. creates a good
appetite, cures headache, and refreshes
the burdened mind. Give Hoods Sarsa.
parills fair trial. It will do you good
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-09
viii Try Anarchists by Wholesale

BERLIN, July "A wholesale trial of An
srchists, involving Socialists in Hamburg.
Berlin and Leipsic viii begin here on July
Is before the imperial tribunal
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-09

PERU, Ind, July 9-Dr. North. who was
shot by the lynched man, John Christensen,
died Friday morning at O'Clock. the cause
Of desth being the ball which passed thr ougb
his liver and kidneys
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-09

PARIS July IN DeLesepps announces
second issue of Panama canal bonds
amounting to 2Oo.0D0, 900 francs, which he
says are put oat a measure of precaution
merely, there being l0O, OO0, 0e fraus still in
She bands Of the company.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-09

WAsHlNGToN Cry, July 9-The comp
troler OF the currency has authorized the
Ci items National tank, of Concordia, Kan,
to tvhtalence business; capital, S.1O,O0O.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-09

NEW York, July 9-Rabb E. NJ Browne
has been suspended from the pastorate of the
congregation of the Gates OF Hope on &C
cunt of recent scandalous actions. He was
formerly one of the most prominent rabbis
of this city, but is thought to have become
iap,aptad
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-09

NORWICH Conn, July David Pock.
nett, colored, aged q, outraged the 16-year-
old daughter of his employer, q farmer, Fri
day morning. He was captured at Will
mantle, and is now in Jail here
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-09

The wigwam shoe is the coming sum-
mer novelty in house slippers 1t has no
separate sole the uppers and sslss being
ill Of ono piece Of leather;